A Unique Style of Community Banking for the Lehigh Valley

October 13, 2017

Lehigh Valley Business recently showcased our unique style of community banking in a report titled "Independence, old-school service hallmarks at Embassy" published in the October 9, 2017 issue. Following are excerpts on specific Embassy distinctions from the full-page feature story:

VB3 Business Banking:

"Embassy's business banking services, recently named VB3 (value-based business banking), include lower fees."

"'Embassy is the only bank I will ever use,' said business client Luke Cunningham, owner of West Side Hammer Electric of Bethlehem."

Sean Boyle, owner of Boyle Construction of South Whitehall Township calls it "old-school banking," adding "We don't have to call every department for answers."

Uncommon Mortgage:

"The Embassy mortgage appropriately named ‘uncommon' has no prepayment penalty and no private mortgage insurance. Decisions are made locally. Mortgages are funded and serviced locally. And mortgages are never sold..."

Embassy Employees:

"It is a very employee-friendly culture run like a family business," said Jim Bartholomew, Embassy Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer.

"That helps with team building and creates loyalty. It's no wonder Embassy's original 12 employees are still working there."

Customer Service:

"‘This is not a transactional environment. We want customers for life,' said Dave Lobach, president and CEO…'Never forget where you came from and where you are going.'"